Wednesday, Aug. 27

Noon-1 p.m.: MPR News live broadcast: Steven John hosts a conversation on weather with Mark Seeley
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR live performance: Mindy Ratner hosts the MPR Choir
3-6 p.m.: The Current broadcast with Mary Lucia
4:30-5:30 p.m.: The Current live broadcast performance by Doomtree
6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat

Thursday, Aug. 28

Noon-1 p.m.: MPR News live broadcast: Kerri Miller talks food with guest Andrew Zimmern
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR live performance: Julie Amacher hosts members of the Minnesota Opera
3-6 p.m.: The Current broadcast with Mary Lucia
4:30-5:30 p.m.: The Current live broadcast performance by Doomtree
6-9 p.m.: The Current live broadcast with Mark Wheat

Friday, Aug. 29: MPR Day at the State Fair

Show your MPR Member Card at Carousel Park or the MPR Booth and get your limited edition 2014 MPR Member water bottle while supplies last!

Location: Carousel Park 10 – 11 a.m.: Radio Heartland/Wonderground live performance: Mike Pengra and Barb Abney co-host with guests The Ericksons
11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Radio Heartland/Wonderground Radio Kids Dance Party with The Current's Barb Abney
Noon-1 p.m.: MPR News live broadcast: Gary Eichten hosts conversation with A Prairie Home Companion's Sue Scott, Tim Russell & Fred Newman
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR live broadcast: John Birge hosts The Copper Street Brass Quintet
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Half Wits: A deep-fried sampling of Wits, served on a stick and full of stories, sketches, songs and games with host John Moe, John Munson, Har Mar Superstar and more

Location: MPR Booth No programming - visit for fun and sign up for our giveaway!

Location: Grandstand 7 p.m.: Celebrating its 40th anniversary, A Prairie Home Companion returns to the Minnesota State Fair after a two year hiatus

Saturday, Aug. 30

Noon-3 p.m.: The Current Morning Show Live Broadcast
4:00 p.m.: 89.3 The Current presents MN Music On-A-Stick, a musical evening celebrating artists with roots in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The 2014 lineup includes Brother Ali, Doomtree, Bob Mould, Cloud Cult, Har Mar Superstar and The Cactus Blossoms